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Notches pair of assists Evans logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Evans has three points over his last two games. The 29-year-old forward continues to play a key defensive role for the Canadiens. While listed in the bottom six, Evans and Phillip Danault often handle tough matchups that elevate their ice-time totals. Evans is up to 16 points, 50 shots on net, 50 hits, 36 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 46 outings overall.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tacks on empty-netter Evans scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Evans ended a four-game skid with the late tally. The 29-year-old defensive forward continues to do his job effectively in a third-line role. Evans is now at eight goals, 14 points, 50 shots on net, 49 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 45 appearances. Between injuries and regression, Evans won't come anywhere near his 36-point effort from 82 regular-season games a year ago, but scoring is almost always secondary for him.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Postgame vs. WSH: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Saturday's 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals at the Bell Centre

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Postgame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Caufield scores 2 in the first period as the Canadiens beat the Capitals 6-2

Cole Caufield scored two first-period goals to help propel the Montreal Canadiens to a 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Capitals vs. Canadiens - February 28, 2026

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

2026 Skills: Accuracy shooting | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans wins the accuracy shooting event with a time of 7,757 seconds during the 2026 Canadiens Skills Competition presented by RONA

FEBRUARY 22 • NHL.COM

Lights lamp again Evans scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Evans has scored in consecutive contests. The 29-year-old forward continues to fill a bottom-six role, but he's moving toward more of a two-way contribution rather than pure defense. The veteran forward has seven goals, six assists, 42 shots on net, 47 hits, 30 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 40 appearances.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Suzuki leads Canadiens in 7-3 home romp over struggling Avalanche

Nick Suzuki scored power-play and short-handed goals and added an assist to help the Montreal Canadiens beat the struggling Colorado Avalanche 7-3 on Thursday night

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Wins it in overtime Evans scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Evans has a point in each of the last two games. The 29-year-old is looking more like himself now, supplying a little depth scoring to go with defensive play in a bottom-six role, though he often sees more ice time than that usage would suggest. He's up to six goals, 12 points, 41 shots on net, 46 hits, 28 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-11 rating over 39 appearances.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame vs. VGK: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights at the Bell Centre

JANUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Energizer OT Winner: Jake Evans | NHL.com Jake Evans beats Akira Schmid on the backhand for his first career overtime goal and wins it for the Canadiens, presented by Energizer

JANUARY 28 • NHL.COM

HABS WIN IT IN OT 😮‍💨🚨

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Jake Evans scores in overtime to lift Canadiens past Golden Knights 3-2

Jake Evans scored at 3:58 of overtime, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Golden Knights vs. Canadiens - January 27, 2026

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Gets first helper since return Evans logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Evans picked up his first point in four games since returning from a lower-body injury. He missed 13 contests with the issue, and he's retaken a third-line spot. The 29-year-old has 11 points, 38 shots on net, 45 hits, 27 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 38 appearances this season. Evans should be a regular in the lineup thanks to his defensive prowess.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame @ BOS: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins at TD Garden

JANUARY 25 • NHL.COM

Postgame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

JANUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

Pregame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

JANUARY 23 • YOUTUBE

Pregame vs. BUF: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media ahead of Thursday's game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre

JANUARY 22 • NHL.COM

Canadiens gain an edge with internal competition, Jake Evans says With his return after missing 13 games and forward Kirby Dach playing first game since Nov. 15, it "makes everyone better," centreman notes.

JANUARY 20 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Media op: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Monday's practice at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard

JANUARY 19 • NHL.COM

Postgame @ OTT: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre

JANUARY 18 • NHL.COM

Off injured reserve Evans (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Evans was described as a game-time decision for Saturday's clash against Ottawa, but this move indicates that he's available. He hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 20 due to the injury. Evan is likely to serve in a middle-six capacity, and his return might result in Sammy Blais being a healthy scratch versus the Senators.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Evans (lower body) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's game in Ottawa, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Impact Evans has missed the last 13 games since getting hurt Dec. 20 versus Pittsburgh. Evans has five goals, five assists and 44 hits in 34 contests this season. He will have to be activated from injured reserve, should he enter the lineup.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Caufield scores 2 in the first period as the Canadiens beat the Capitals 6-2

Nick Suzuki leads Canadiens in 7-3 home romp over struggling Avalanche

Jake Evans scores in overtime to lift Canadiens past Golden Knights 3-2